Admission

The Admission process at Christ Church Episcopal School is student-centered. We look for the brightest students in the upstate, those with intelligence, character, and an eagerness to learn. We look forward to getting to know each applicant and his or her family personally.

Academics

In addition to providing small class sizes where our high-quality faculty can focus on each individual student, our curriculum is challenging and rewarding, emphasizing unique learning opportunities and a global view.

Arts

Strong arts programming is at the core of our curriculum in each division, housed in state-of-the-art classrooms and facilities, promoting creativity, social development, self-discipline, and confidence in each and every student.

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School Life

An education is for life, and the complete package of academics, athletics, arts and extracurricular activities underpinned with a faith-based environment, allow CCES students to emerge with a wonderful combination of creativity, confidence, and accomplishment.

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Giving

One of many ways to stay involved in the life of the school is by making a gift to support our students and faculty. Your support makes all the difference and enables us to continue to invest in excellence.

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Philanthropy at Christ Church Episcopal School

Thank you for your interest in supporting Christ Church Episcopal School. Like all independent schools, CCES depends upon the generosity of our community to sustain and advance the school’s mission. Fortunately, our community is a generous one, with two generations of families that have blessed us with their wealth, work, and wisdom over the years. We welcome you to join into that tradition that has made and will continue to make such a positive impact on the lives of all of our students.

CCES is an extraordinary place, and our Advancement Office is committed to providing and creating opportunities for you to become a part of this community. If you have any questions or need guidance about the type of gift you wish to make to CCES, no matter what size, please do not hesitate to contact us. We appreciate each and every one of our current parents, alumni, parents of alumni, grandparents, faculty, staff, and friends whose vision and generosity fuel the mission of CCES and move us forward.

Ways to Give

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Purpose

Gifts to the annual fund provide support for academic programs, financial assistance, faculty professional development, arts, athletics, and more that tuition does not cover.

Timing

CCES's fiscal year runs from July 1 - June 30. The Cavalier Fund Campaign season for pledging runs September 1 - February 14.

Designation

Gifts of all sizes to the Cavalier Fund are unrestricted and used for operational purposes including academic programs, financial assistance, faculty professional development, arts, athletics, and more.

Impact

The Cavalier Fund bridges the difference between tuition and the actual cost of making the CCES experience exceptional.

Purpose

Gifts to the endowment are carefully invested according to policies set by the CCES Investment Committees. Up to 4 1/2% of a 3-year rolling average of the investment income is drawn to provide financial assistance for students in the school and to fund significant programs.

Timing

Endowment gifts are accepted year round.

Designation

Impact

Earnings play a critical role in shaping the future of CCES as volunteers and staff work to grow a permanent endowment that provides a reliable source of income in perpetuity to help offset existing program fees and mitigate expenses associated with new programs in the operating budget.

Purpose

Gifts to specific capital projects are utilized for the specific elements in the capital initiative. The gifts are not part of the operating budget; but rather, placed in designated restricted accounts to cover the capital improvement.

Timing

Capital gifts are accepted year round.

Designation

Capital gift naming opportunities are specific by initiative.

Impact

Capital gifts play a critical role in providing the physical infrastructure of the campus to insure the highest quality learning environment.

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80% of our 7th-12th grade students participate in athletics. Booster Club memberships fund strategic investments in programs and projects that enhance the athletic experience for our students, coaches, and fans. Booster Club memberships also include free admission to all CCES sporting events.

Timing:

Booster Club membership and sponsorship opportunities are typically committed July 15 - September 15.

Designation:

Booster Club opportunities include "memberships" as well as sports program ads and corporate sponsor recognition.

Impact:

Membership and Corporate Sponsorship funds are invested in key programs and projects in partnership with the CCES Athletic Department.

Click here to learn more about The Booster Club and view a list of recent projects

Purpose:

he Arts Guild provides support for and promotes awareness of the activities of the CCES arts programs. It also works to stimulate the interest and involvment of our parents and students in all areas of the arts.

Timing:

Memberships are available throughout the year, but members should join in the fall to be included in the program.

Designation:

All membership levels includes listing in the ArtsGuild program, which is distributed at musical and theatrical performances throughout the year. Other giving levels include 4 or 6 tickets to performances.

Impact:

Proceeds from Arts Guild memberships provide support for the activities of CCES arts programs including special guest artists, awareness programs, faculty training, equipment, and supplies.

I give first and foremost because I know my gift to CCES has the power to improve the lives of nearly 1,100 students. I feel a gift of any amount, can help in a large way and having the power to improve the lives of students, or anyone for that matter, is a privilege. -CCES Parent

If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact Jamie Inman in our Advancement Office: